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Maharashtra govt issues order withdrawing 'general consent' on CBI cases

The move implies CBI will not have general consent, accorded by Maha govt by an order on Feb 22, 1989, to exercise its powers, jurisdiction in the state and will have to get state govt's permission

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Press Trust of India Mumbai

2 min read Last Updated : Oct 21 2020 | 11:12 PM IST

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday issued on order withdrawing consent accorded to the members of the Delhi Special Police Establishment to exercise the powers and jurisdiction under an act in the state.

According to sources, the move implies that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will not have general consent, accorded by the Maharashtra government by an order on February 22, 1989, to exercise its powers and jurisdiction in the state and will have to get the state governments permission to probe any matter.

Earlier this year, the Sushant Singh Rajput death case was being probed by Mumbai Police. However, the investigation

Topics : Maharashtra CBI

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